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Alden North Shore Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Nurses Recognized

Chicago Nurses Lounge Magazine Chicago
 Two Alden North Shore Rehabilitation and Health Care Center nurses were recently recognized at the 2008 Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) Convention in Peoria. Mary Horvath, LPN, was awarded the MDS Coordinator of the Year Award ... more

Our Inspiration Issue

DFW Nurses Lounge Magazine Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Dear Readers, I have been affectionately calling the October issue of Nurses Lounge-DFW our "disaster issue" because we planned a feature on disaster preparedness and a spotlight on ER nurses. However, as we started talking to nurses a ... more

E.C.H.O. Foundation Invites Community to 4th Annual Fashion Show "Picture Perfect"

Houston Nurses Lounge Magazine Houston
The E.C.H.O. Foundation's Fourth Annual Fashion Show has been changed due to Hurricane Ike to November 6 at the Silverado 19 IMAX Theater on FM 249. Experience the latest fashion trends by popular area boutiques and stores. Funds from the f ... more

East Houston Regional Medical Center Remains Temporarily Closed Due To Hurricane Ike Damage

Houston Nurses Lounge Magazine Houston
 East Houston Regional Medical Center (EHRMC), a campus of Bayshore Medical Center continues to be temporarily closed due to water damage caused by Hurricane Ike. All hospital departments, including the Emergency Room will be closed f ... more

FDA Recalls LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators

Anthony Plano, TX
Physio Control, Inc., issued a recall of LifePak CR Plus Automated External Defibrillators (AED), used by emergency or medical personnel to treat adults in cardiopulmonary arrest. The product was recalled because the AED instructs the respon ... more

ANA Seeking 2009 National Nurses Week Theme Ideas

Anthony Plano, TX
ANA is inviting nurses to submit theme ideas for National Nurses Week 2009. The theme for 2008 was "Nurses Making a Difference Every Day". The following describes the guidelines to use for theme development. Guidelines: Must be a positive ... more

Summit for Nurse Faculty & Nurse Executives

Chicago Nurses Lounge Magazine Chicago
  Nursing Economic$ to Host Second Annual Summit for Nurse Faculty and Nurse Executives Scottsdale meeting will provide a forum to develop long-term strategic partnerships, key to building the nursing profession. Closing the communic ... more

Houston VA Functional; But Not Routine Business

Houston Nurses Lounge Magazine Houston
With electrical power restored to its main health care facility in Houston, the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is attempting to resume normal operations. Staff should report to duty as scheduled. If you cannot, contact your s ... more

WellPoint Adjusts Guidelines for Hurricane Victims

Anthony Plano, TX
Free telephonic counseling and a 24-hour Nurse Helpline established for impacted members WellPoint announced revised medical and pharmacy guidelines to help members who are directly impacted by Hurricane Ike. In addition, a 24-hour nurse h ... more

Continuing Education Opportunities

Chicago Nurses Lounge Magazine Chicago
Lewis University has a number of upcoming continuing education opportunities. Here are the details: September 30, 7-8:30pm Hickory Hills Campus-Lewis University:  Gestational Diabetes by Michelle Dignan MSN RN,free presentation with co ... more

Nursing Recognition at Advocate Lutheran General

Chicago Nurses Lounge Magazine Chicago
  Nursing Recognition at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital The following Advocate Lutheran General Hospital nurses have received their CAPA (Certified Ambulatory Perianesthsia Nurse) certification:    Nancy Badea, RN ... more

September Issue Now Online

Chicago Nurses Lounge Magazine Chicago
Nurses' Lounge-Chicago's September issue is now available online. Just click here. In this month's issue we're highlighting nurses who have gone above and beyond to help impact change in the field of nursing and patient care. Our Faces in ... more

Merging of two HCA Hospitals: Bayshore Medical Center and East Houston Regional Medical Center

Houston Nurses Lounge Magazine Houston
 Bayshore Medical Center and East Houston Regional Medical Center has been finalized meaning that both hospitals will operate under one hospital license; resulting in one employee group, one blended medical staff and one Board of Truste ... more

September Issue Online

DFW Nurses Lounge Magazine Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Our September issue is online! Click here to read our digital version.

September Issue Online

Anthony Plano, TX
 Defining Nurses' Lounge Magazine This past weekend I spoke with a nurse who complained about the nursing magazines she received. She was not one of our readers, so I can understand why she would want to reduce the amount of paper she ... more

California Healthcare Workers Strike

Anthony Plano, TX
More than 2,000 healthcare workers launched a 24-hour strike up and down California today, calling on the Daughters of Charity Health System to improve patient care. Caregivers represented by SEIU United Healthcare Workers-West organized th ... more

Anxiety-causing conversation with my 6-yr-old daughter

Anthony Plano, TX
Daughter: "Can I watch Snow Buddies and watch how they mated?" Me: "Why do you want to watch how they mated?" Daughter: "Cause I want to."Me:"Yeah, but why do you want to watch that?" Daughter: "To see how they make all the dogs and places a ... more

Special Team at Houston VA Ensures Returning Combat Troops Receive Care

Houston Nurses Lounge Magazine Houston
 Robert Engelbrecht was severely wounded by an improvised explosive device, Dillon Cannon was paralyzed by a sniper's bullet, and David Lewis was partially blinded by a rocket-propelled grenade. These brave individuals are but three of ... more

August Issue Now Online

Chicago Nurses Lounge Magazine Chicago
Our August issue is now available online. Just click here to check out all the exciting things going on in this month's issue. This month's issue is focused on diversity in nursing. We took an in-depth look at what health care providers are ... more

Centegra Sage Cancer Sage Opens

Chicago Nurses Lounge Magazine Chicago
  Centegra Sage Cancer Center expands treatment options, hosts open house Residents of McHenry County now have local access an advanced cancer treatment system, TomoTherapy Hi-Art, through Centegra Health System's newly expanded and r ... more

Podcast episode on selecting a caregiving provider

Mickey Los Angeles
Our company has released a podcast explaining the advantages and disadvantages of different types of caregiving providers, including large companies, smaller providers and individuals who offer caregiving services. You can find the podca ... more

August Issue

Anthony Plano, TX
Our August issue is packed with nurses and stories that remind us why nursing is a great profession, so take a break from the heat and find a cool spot to sit and enjoy your Nurses' Lounge magazine! This month's issue features two articles ... more

August Issue online!

DFW Nurses Lounge Magazine Dallas/Fort Worth, Texas
Our August issue is now online! You can read our environmentally-friendly digital issue here.

Vickie Milazzo Named to Most Influential List Award 'Houston's 50 Most Influential Women'

Houston Nurses Lounge Magazine Houston
 Vickie L. Milazzo, RN, MSN, JD ranked among "Houston's 50 Most Influential Women" by Houston Woman Magazine (HWM). Women considered for this distinction were nominated by readers of HWM. Each one of the 50 women was chosen because her ... more

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